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Space Weather Conditions
24-Hour Observed Maximums
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Latest Observed
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Current Space Weather Conditions
R1 (Minor) Radio Blackout Impacts
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HF Radio: Weak or minor degradation of HF radio communication on sunlit side, occasional loss of radio contact.
Navigation: Low-frequency navigation signals degraded for brief intervals.
More about the NOAA Space Weather Scales

R3 (Strong) HF Radio Blackout Event 29 March, 2023 UTC-Day

R3 (Strong) HF Radio Blackout Event 29 March, 2023 UTC-Day
published: Friday, March 31, 2023 01:57 UTC

A R3 (Strong) HF radio blackout event occurred due to a X1.2 flare from Region 3256 on 28 March, 2023, at 10:33 pm EDT (29/0233 UTC). Visit our webpage for any additional information and updates.